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Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi

Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi Bites That Wow Every Palate

Delight your taste buds with Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi, featuring crispy rice, mango tartare, and spicy gochujang mayo. A gluten-free and vegetarian appetizer!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice short-grain rice preferred
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 0.25 cups rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar white or brown sugar can be used
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for flavor
For the Crispy Bites
  • 1 spray neutral oil spray canola or avocado oil
  • 2 sheets nori for garnish
For the Mango Tartare
  • 1 cup mango diced ripe
  • 0.5 cup cucumber finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 pinch chili flakes optional, for spice
For the Gochujang Mayo
  • 0.25 cups mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons scallions sliced

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • baking dish
  • Air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then combine with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold this mixture into slightly cooled sushi rice and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Press the sushi rice into an 8x8 inch baking dish, wrap with plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Cut the chilled rice into 12 rectangles, spray with oil, preheat air fryer to 400°F, and air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  5. For mango tartare, combine diced mango, cucumber, red onion, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chili flakes; mix gently.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and sweetener in a bowl until smooth.
  7. Top each crispy rice piece with mango tartare, drizzle with gochujang mayo, and garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 3bitesCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Customization options are available by swapping mango for other fruits.

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